Constance

Yeah part II

2006-10-26T01:26:00.000-07:00

Okay..time to update. This is the time of the year when I am quite happy. Hahah. Why? hmm...no need to do lesson plans, prepare materials or mark anything. I'm back to being normal. hohoho.

Today is meet-the-parents day. Parents of students from 2C'06 are easy to deal with. They are extremely nice and they show respect to the teachers. The students from 2C are just like their parents too. Hence, it was not stressful at all to meet their parents. I also want to thank Nur Amalina for being such an outstanding chairperson and the best student in 2C. I am glad that I had the chance to teach a student like her.

Also, I talked to ZX today, whom I have not talked to for a very very long time. I thought we would talk crap or he would tease me about the time he saw my hubby and me in Clementi. Hahah.. but he did not. He told me about the gathering 2C'05 is going to have. So nice of him and I am touched. He made me happy!! We are friends again, I guess. hehe.

Also talked to SM. One of my favourites in GB. Wonder what would happen when they- SM, WS and HL leave Kranji and GB next year. Guess the teachers have to choose the leaders wisely for next year...haiz. Will miss you gals...

My plans in the previous entry are not carried out yet, except for the one about shopping and meeting old friends to rant and rave about school. Have not exercised yet and luckily, have not been putting on more weight. That plan can wait. hah.

Happy holidays to all and enjoy!

Yeah!

2006-10-14T18:32:00.000-07:00

HohoHo...!!! The exams are over and I have finished marking the scripts on Friday! Seven piles of scripts to mark- 5 piles of letter writing and 2 piles of Geog..so there is something for me to rejoice as well! I rock. I have made many plans to do the things I like, starting from next Monday to the holidays. Well...here are some of my plans to replace the monotonous life I have during the school terms:

1) read a novel! I have bought a crappy novel to read..hah.
2) exercise! Going to run with my dog soon..guess I have put on some weight..my tummy and arms are so flabby. Yucks. My dog weighs 31.5kg (recently went to the vet and weighed him) and he is considered very healthy..just that I think he needs some exercise. Tone the muscles, big boy!
3) go on a holiday. Yep..I am going to Hong Kong..shop, eat, sleep, shop, eat, sleep. Hence, plan no. 2 is a must before I go to Hong Kong..
4) shop. Went to Vivo City last Saturday but many of the shops are not opened yet. I intend to go there again cos there is a shop called "Gap" which is very popular in the USA.
5) go Karaoke. Recently, I went to Party World to sing with my frds...hahaha..realise there are so many new songs to sing..esp my fav Jay Chou's songs. I like him cos he is so talented and so good looking!
6) go to concerts. Initially we had booked the tickets to watch Robbie Williams in Singapore, but his concert is cancelled. Nevermind...not really a big fan of his, can go to other concerts. If this does not happen any time soon, I still have my own concert (see no. 5).
7) catch up with my old frds. My favourite place to relax in Singapore is at One Fullerton. It is a good place to drink coffee and to gossip. There are some things which cannot be written in this blog, especially stuff pertaining to the school. Hence, that is my outlet for me to vent my frustration and unhappiness to my old, trusted friends.
8) whip up new dishes. Have not been cooking for a while cos I was very busy. I.Can.Cook. Okay?

These are some of my plans for now. Hahah. I am so looking forward to the holidays. Tata. Enjoy yourselves too!

My House

2006-09-05T01:10:00.000-07:00

This post is specially dedicated to my ex2Cians..especially to those who would love to know how my house looks like. hahaha..here are the photos of my new house..these are some things which can be found and things which I love...The pic of a ceiling lamp is at my balcony. I really like it alot but hardly switch it on. We also collect HardRock Cafe shot-glasses from all over the world. Thanks to my friends who are frequent flyers, we manage to collect them. Anyone going to Liverpool? Can get the shot-glasses for me? hahahah...I am currently reading the book "The Devil wears Prada". Go read it or watch the movie! Gals will like it. I love to read especially so before I sleep at night! I think you can imagine how my house looks like. Have fun! Oh yeah, have I told you I simply love my house!!!???

Happy Teachers' DaY!

2006-08-31T18:08:00.000-07:00

Happy Teachers' Day! Of course this is one of my favourite days! Hahah..I was quite bored during the Teachers' Day concert..and I was looking forward to the class party throughout the concert cos I was extremely hungry!! 2C'06 has prepared delicious food for the teachers and the students. Thank you guys! The class party was neither rowdy nor did they play with the food. Thank goodness..cos we had to go for a lunch after that. During the lunch, it was quite fun! Yangzhi also came and looked for me and we took a pic together. I think he hunched alot so that I would not look so short standing beside him! He has grown so tall and lanky!

2006-08-05T20:17:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, I went to my sis' house cos it was my niece's 3 years old birthday (She is the one wearing the white and red T shirt). I took many pictures of her and her party. Her favourite toy seemed to be like the toy broom given to her. She reminded me of Harry Potter doing CWO..hahaha..and I was really entertained by this magician who was hired by my sis..he earns a whooping 300 bucks per hour! Maybe I can go and learn some magic tricks and perform for kids..hahahah..It is so gooood to be a child....

2006-08-03T04:05:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time since I have blogged...Term 3 is really hectic as usual! There are so many things to do within a short period of time..Marking, attending courses, and the most dreadful "O" levels Oral Exams I have to go to...Please kill me- point blank. This time, I will be going to BPSS. I hate going to the school as the students are too good. yes...too good. They can rattle on and on without stopping or caring if the examiners are listening. They are too well-trained. Hello! It is supposed to be picture DISCUSSION and Conversation. Give me a chance to talk to you! I prefer to go to schools like Regent or Unity as the students are really interesting. I was entertained by the students in these schools and I like them! Haha. U know what I mean? Read between the lines...

Yes yes..I am married..off the shelf and taken. "Goods sold are non-refundable"...hahaha..and I'm still officially called "Ms Yong"..not "Mdm Yong" or "Mrs Ng" ok!!! bleh.

Heard that my ex 2Cians are doing well in their CCAs! All the ICs in NCC are from 2C'05!! Clap Clap!! Sarah, Daniel and Shihong! I'm so proud of you guys when I heard the news. Of course, my beloved GB gals--Weishan and Soeng May..the Partners in Crime are running the GB company so well! Continue to do a good job..! Recently keep meeting Crystal in school..She has blossomed and has lost weight..haha! I love to tease you about you losing weight. You look prettier as you grow older. Kendrick has also lost alot of weight..very skinny now..Navin is growing taller every single day..Josie...? Rounder and cuter..hahaha..I miss you guys and the rest of the Pinkies..

I am so looking forward to next week! 2 days of teaching and three days of holidays! Whooopeeeee!! More of such good things please!

I'm not changing the blogskin..some of you have asked me to change it..but I love it and not only becos it has my doggie's pic, but it is created by Ammar, especially for me..so, nope, not changing. I love it.

2006-06-12T18:02:00.000-07:00

Today feeling kind of happy, as the GB camp is over..*phew* and I can rest at home. What really makes me feel excited is that I will be going to Taiwan on Thursday! Yeah! Shop,eat, shop, sleep and take photos! I can hardly wait. Recently bought a new digital camera and have uploaded some of the photos taken..hahaha. Of course I will take pics of my doggie. The rest of the photos were taken when the girls were painting murals at an Old Folks' Home...

Need to thank the GB girls for planning the camp, especially Weishan and Soeng May (our Company Leader and assistant Company Leader). Hope that you guys have learnt something from all the planning and work done. Though at times the activities could not be carried out as planned due to circumstances like the wet weather, don't be disappointed, okay? You guys are great leaders in my heart! Cheers! Oh yeah, forgot to mention that we saw Joshua Ang and Shawn Lee filming. hahah. We were debating who is more handsome? And the winner is Joshua I guess. hahahah..and my new nickname is "Lemon", courtesy of Soeng May..

2006-06-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

You will always be remembered as a brave, sweet and intelligent girl in my heart. You were always cheerful despite the pain you had to go through- that I must learn from you. I guess now you are in the safest place and in good hands. Rest well my dear girl.

Request from Junjie

2006-05-31T20:56:00.000-07:00

Ok ok..Junjie pointed a gun at my head and ordered me to update..First I must blow away the dust right? Hahhaha..Nothing much to update seriously..but I will try..

My form class is so different from last year's 2C, cos they are so obedient and nice...they are very united also and have won many class awards like Chinese New Year Decoration competition and the display of NE messages..they could have won the best class award if not for so mannyyyy late comers. That is what I dislike about the present 2C. No sense of punctuality. Other than this, I think they are a great bunch of students! I love being their class mentor..

Will stop here..and will try to update soon..tata~ Enjoy yourselves and have a good break.

2005-12-05T05:29:00.000-08:00

Just went to my new house recently..a big mess!! did not even want to take pictures. hahha. They were doing the wiring and all that..so many wires hanging around from ceiling to mid-air..toilets and floor tiles are not ready too..heee..so next time then I upload the photos hor...

I heard that I am the mentor for next year's 2C! OMG OMG!! RUMOURS!!How am I gonna face the kids with the terrible painting on the walls!! How to explain to them..die and double die! Kill me pleeaseeee..

2005-11-28T06:36:00.000-08:00

Really wish November will end soon. Then all the meetings will end..haha. My holidays have not really started, unlike u guys. It will officially start on 1 Dec. I am not going overseas for holidays, cos need to save money for my new house- renovation, furniture, lightings..Still have not bought many things, like WCs, taps, dinning table and chairs, coffee table, etc..really like thousand and one things to buy..Really looking forward to the completion of my new home! It should be ready by New Year..and most likely will have a party. Yahoooo! I have also noticed that there are many dog owners living near my block..so..Gordon will have many friends! muahahaha..

Next time, I will post a photo of my completed house. hehe.

2005-11-24T03:17:00.000-08:00

Nothing much to update ah..hahaha..Let me see..so you guys have bought ur new textbooks and uniform right? I remember that when I was a secondary school student, I loved buying new textbooks! cos I love the smell and the feel of the pages. I would spend time writing my name on the books using my best handwriting, and preciously wrap the books with the plastic covers. So guys, do you look cool and handsome in the new pants? Can fit? Kinda look forward to seeing you guys in the White pants!

Have not watched GOF yet..slow again..hahah. But will watch it this weekend, most likely at Marina Square (so not that that slow right??). I love going to Marina Square, now with the brand new look and all. I got lost when I went there recently! The parking fee is also very cheap during the weekends. Millenia walk is also a must go for the furniture-hunting me. haha.

Think will stop here! Byez!

2005-11-17T05:58:00.000-08:00

Hello guys!! For those who want to have a good read..I have one to recommend!! It is titled "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon. This book is awarded the Whitbread Award. It is about an autistic child's life. This book is highly recommended by the teachers (EL and Maths teachers in fact!) and I think it is the upper sec Lit book. I have gotten a copy from the Learning Centre..there are a few more copies left..I have not started on it yet, but will start soon. Not very thick, only 221 pages!! go grab it!

Bye!

2005-11-15T03:41:00.000-08:00

Hehe..updating now..not really very busy, Sarah, but doing my personal stuff like furniture hunting..hehe..I have been spending my free time reading (I just love to lay on my bed and read!!! my poor eyesight is deteriorating!) I have also just finished watching a drama series- Full House..The one with the Korean movie star Rain in it..abit slow ah, me..hehehe. Think many have caught the drama already..but that is the life of a teacher--doing "outdated" stuff during the holidays..hahaha...

I also enjoy reading XiaXue's blog..Faza has the link I think..she has fantabulous pics! Recently, someone recommended me the Dawn Yang's blog too..can go check it out if you guys are free..search for her in Yahoo and read other links related to her as well..got good pics of her during her pre-operation time..lol..

And I am getting a new blog skin too!! I have asked Ammar to do one for me..will get it from him when I catch him on MSN..Thank you very much! Xie xie!!!!

2005-11-08T02:25:00.000-08:00

2C students MIA..they only appear in full force when they like to do something..hmm..today they were supposed to help to clear up the mess on the classroom walls..only a few good ones stayed back and helped loh..Some din even turn up for their Math class..tsk tsk.
A big Thank you to you guys! (although it was not really a clean up..hahahz). Appreciate these students lots..

1)Ammar
2) Shidah
3) Sarah
4) Izzati
5) Ruzanna
6) Navin
They were busy painting white paint over the words...could not help it right? Some of you wanted to use the paint to write more words like "2C roxs!"..hahaha..pity next year's 2C..they would get a shock! Hope they would give the walls a new coat soon! Mr Lau...don't come after me ok!

2005-11-06T04:39:00.000-08:00

Sorry guys..have not updated my blog for some time..busy enjoying my "freedom"..hahahah..nah..nothing much to update. Let me see..what have I been doing? hmm..still have to go back school during the weekdays..from 8 to 12pm..did my spring cleaning at my work area in school and threw away many things..teachers are such junk collectors..*sigh* Quite boring to be in school when I have nothing much to do. I will normally go for breakfast at Limbang with some other teachers like Mr Ong, Mr Heng, Ms Yap and sometimes Ms Lee..eat and gossip as usual..hahah.. and to "kill time". Ms Ng my good friend is away for invigilation..sob..miss her lots. hahhaa.

I am finally reading Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince..nearing the climax! Am reading the hard cover one from the school library..haha. I am waiting to buy the paperback, to add to my collection..Thanks to Ms Koh that I get to read the hard cover version..she saw me looking longingly at the book on her table..then she said to me "take, take, take..". So nice of her. I took it of cos!

Yup, I bought the November's Chopin by Jay Chou! He has really become very good looking! *drools* Omg..and the poster..I intend to frame it up! hahaha..love all the songs too, esp "Ye Qu", "Hei Se Mao Yi", "Fa Ru Xue" and "Yi Lu Xiang Bei". Think my favourite is still "Hei Se Mao Yi"..

Okies..will stop here and will read Harry Potter..Two things to look forward to during the holidays- The Harry Potter movie (Coming soon!!) and the 2C Chalet!

Last day of school

2005-10-29T03:09:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was the last day of school...actually I was prepared to give a "speech" to the students of 2C..like give them feedback, thank them in some ways or another..but once I stepped into the classroom..the atmosphere was very different..looked around and saw the gals were all teary..the saddest look came from Felicia..I saw Jacqueline's face..then Weishan..Soeng May also cried..the boys were not crying..I was horrified but kept my cool..I admit that I felt nervous..I decided not to give my "speech", in case I made them cry again or worst still, I was so scared I might cry too!! I have this thing about crying in front of a student or the class..so I kept myself very busy..giving out the report books would be a safer choice..

To all the pupils from 2C..thank you very much..though u all had made the teachers very mad at times..there were times you all rawked my life through all the madness we had..
Special thanks to these students:
1) Yangzhi- for being the class-chairman and helping me to get things done..it was difficult I know..but u had never complained to me at all..
2) Ruzanna- for being the vice-chairman and getting things done..
3) Kendrick- for being my EL rep and bothering the rest to hand in homework..
4) Sean- for being the treasurer and helping to collect money.
5) Rashidah and Calvin- for being the ICs for the Service Learning programme..
6) Joan- for always volunteering to sweep the floor during cleaning up sessions..
7) Ammar- for being overall IC for the pinkie classroom decoration project..
8) Sarah, Josiah- for cracking jokes and making the lessons fun..
9) All the other subject reps for helping the teachers...
10) Soeng May and Weishan- for that one feedback session we had..I would always remember that..thanks..:)

For those I din mention..I will never forget you guys too..all of you have a special place in my heart..All the best in your furture endeavours..Yucks to green shorts! Hooray to white pants! hahahaha!

2005-10-24T01:10:00.000-07:00

Last few days of the term...hahah. Holidays are coming. Am I glad or what? All the work is done..except to print the result slips...

I am really glad that all students from 2C have passed their exams! I need not fret on promotion day itself. hahaha! Students can relax too..All pupils from 2D have passed too!! Thank goodness.

I am going to start reading novels again. On Saturday, I went to Marine Parade's MPH and bought two books..One about dogs (duhz!) and one written by John Grisham, "The Broker". I am quite a fan of John Grisham. He can write so well and I love reading his books! This is his latest work. Oh, I love the smell of new books too! hahaha. That is why I rather buy the books and keep them.

okies..will stop here. Tata.

Marking done

2005-10-17T03:22:00.000-07:00

The exams are finally over. The kids must be enjoying themselves now..3 days of holidays for them cos of marking day.

I have finished marking my load already. Phew phew phew!
Things left to do by Thursday:
1) Mark the late assignments (#$%!!#@%&*%#)
2) Total up the marks for English SA2.
3) Key in CA2 and SA2 marks
4) "Holistic" Report Book slips

Hope I din leave out anything important. Deadlines deadlines and more deadlines!!! Urgh!

Today I'm very pleased with 2D's students. They are very self-disciplined and they stayed back for the MOE field test, although I din remind them. None of the English teachers reminded their classes..hahahah..opps. Some students happily ran off after their last paper..but 2D stayed back..good boys and girls!!!

Enjoy your break before Friday!!

Marking is a drag.

2005-10-11T04:27:00.000-07:00

Just like the kids who are counting down to the end of exam, I'm also counting the number of exam scripts I have yet to mark...Nothing much has happened..basically, go to school and invigilate. Exam period is always a good time to have breakfast with colleagues. Haha! Can yak and yak. That is something I look forward to. Of course, get to go home earlier than usual. After that, have to mark and mark and get drowned in the exam scripts..hahah. I don't sit when invigilating cos I'm short and I can't see the students lah! hahaha..so have to move around the classroom and get the best spot to stand and watch. Invigilation has to be vigilant, ok! My favourite spot is near to the door..get to breathe in fresh air and the atmosphere is less stressful over that side. That's what I think..:P

These are my ex-students when I was doing my practicum. I taught them when they were in sec 3. Now they are in sec 5 already..times flies!!! Very nice and mature now..:)

Wow.

2005-10-06T03:57:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day of revision before sending the kiddos for their exams. I felt stressed up cos I was worried for their exams. Looking at the kiddos' faces, I wondered who would be sitting for the exams, the kids or me??? They looked so relaxed..or was it a way for them to de-stress??

Lame things happened in EL lesson today..It was very fun, come to think of that. I laughed at stupid things that they did..hahahah! I actually enjoyed myself very much, at the same time, had to control my laughter..so difficult leh. My blood vessels nearly burst.

Things that were weird today:
1) The Kallang Wave
2) The "nods"
3) A VERY insane Sarah
3) A plump parrot appeared in class
4) The vibration of fats..which led to..
5) The tremor in class

Haha..I'm still smiling now when I'm typing this..crap right.smiling at the screen..omg. These people. Driving me to the grave yet sooo entertaining. See, they are really the devils in disguise.

First day of exams

2005-10-03T06:12:00.000-07:00

Today is the MTL exam. No need to teach. Yippee! Thank goodness too, cos I have a blocked nose and I was sniffing all the way in the class. Hopefully, I din disturb the kiddos doing their exam..a few students are also like me, sniffing while doing their exam. poor kids...

They looked oohh sooo angelic when doing their exam.Love them lots when they are like that leh.. deep in thoughts and concentrating damn hard, I could see. Some of the students in 2C din change their sitting position for 2 hours. Hahhaa..they could sit so still during the exam! Some had their heads perpetually on the table while writing; some could write and write non-stop..oei..correct one or not? hmm..

Anyway, Friday is the English paper..I'm freaking out. Must do your very best!

Weekend homework

2005-09-23T20:05:00.000-07:00

Was so looking forward to the weekends..phew. finally here. The week was so hectic, with fieldtrip and all. Felt very weathered. Went to ACM (Asian Civilisation Museum) at Empress Place for fieldtrip and viewed the Vatican exhibition. Eye opener indeed and a very peaceful place.

What to be done during the weekend:
1) Finish marking Compre
2) Make changes to EL exam paper
3) Lesson plans
4) Start marking holiday assignments?

Ooohhh..need to go shopping for Gordon..things to buy
1) Dozen of bones
2) Shampoo
3) Cotton wool for his ears (two weeks never clean!!)
4) Toys..his toys are so old..
I love shopping for Gordon but some of his products are hard to buy, like his shampoo and bones. I'm very fussy when it comes to his shampoo, only will use one brand- Espree. This smells nice and he likes it!! hahaha..He is indeed a very pampered dog. He is well fed and taken care of, never need to worry about his next meal. Sometimes, when I see a stray dog, I would think how lucky Gordon is. He can never survive in the outside world, cos he would not know how to hunt for his food or to survive the hot and humid weather, and not having a bath weekly..can't imagine..and he is supposed to be a retriever! U know, the strong, big rugged type? hahaz. I doubt he can hunt for food to survive if he were to be put in the wild..

Marking like siao sia!

2005-09-19T05:41:00.000-07:00

Yoz people!! WoooW! Just finished two piles of Geog assignments..intensive marking! Thought of having a break from the mountain of markings I have to do. Music really helps me to mark faster and marking at home is more relaxing than marking in school which has lots of distraction. haha!

Now I really like JJ's songs..last time used to dislike him, but nowadays, I'm enjoying myself so much by listening to his songs. Most of the time, I don't know what he is singing, but I really like his songs! I'm learning how to sing his songs too! wahahhaha!! karaoke "queen". bleh.

I'm pretty sure you all have ur ways to relax from all the studying..hmm..music? food? Whatever it is, Study hard for the end year exams, believe in yourself, okies?

We will have a class party at the year end! I promise!

Assignments

2005-09-14T04:19:00.000-07:00

I have finished setting the exam papers already. So now need to concentrate fully on marking the assignments. For students who refuse to hand in their work after so many days, well, your punishment will be- your results that you see in your report book. This is the best punishment that can be meted out. Cos it is your results and you guys are the ones graduating and getting into a course you all WANT. Ponder over this seriously.

8 sept

2005-09-07T23:26:00.000-07:00

Haiz! It is already 8 Sept (Thurs) and I have not finished my stuff!! help!! Guys, teachers also have so much stress sia! Update what? hmm..Maybe should tell you guys how I hate students who sms or call me for nothing! Seriously, I think that student has to grow up and get a life. Why go and get the teachers' num and call them for nothing? I think this is crazy. Smsed me 5 times in a row? I never bother to reply..so you should get the hint that I don't want to entertain you, ok. Not thru such nonsense. In school, we can always chat. What's worse, the things u smsed me were all crap! I can never be at a stand-by for you 24 hours a day. If you call me becos it is something life-threatening, I will not mind. But not for such crap, ok!

I have only given my num to GB gals and some teachers. I really trust my Gb gals and they have promised not to give my num to any others. So i guess it has to be a teacher?? Whoever it is, I think this person should at least ask for my permission.

One week holiday??

2005-09-05T03:02:00.000-07:00

One week holiday~~ to rejoice or not to rejoice..haha.let me list down the pros and cons ah..

Pros:
1) Can sleep later
2) No need to teach
3) Can rest my voicebox (Pick up the litter!!!! bark bark!!!)
4) Not so tiring
5) More time to date?

Cons
1) Set exam papers (EL and Geog)
2) Oral Exams (Sec ones)
3) Marking (Compre, compo, Geog)
4) Lesson materials for next term
5) Geog IP Coaching
6) One lame course
Haha..In conclusion..nothing to rejoice about. Cons outweigh the pros.
I have my taggie..aiyoh..pls leave your name loh..what "Ghost". Ghost festival has ended already. Please don't scare me ok.
The sch is going to buy new furniture for the students. Hopefully, other than new chairs and tables, we can have a PC and a visualizer in each class..then I don't need to bring my laptop all the time..

I know the kids have many programmes during the sch holiday, but have some rest and have fun, cos when term 4 starts, we are gonna die together. Ciaoz!

Job is done.

2005-08-31T20:29:00.000-07:00

I'm so glad that the Teachers' Day lunch is over. It was so nerve wrecking to be an emcee. I was nervous at the beginning! Haha. But after about 10 minutes, I was warmed up and ready to be the clown for the day! It was hilarious and enjoyable! The teachers were so sporty and we had a good laugh at those who did a catwalk for us! Mr and Ms Refresh..so funnnyyy!! Mdm Goh also sang two songs for us..one of which is "Shang Hai Tan" (minus 4, hokkien pls)..not bad lah. haha. I din win the lucky draw top prizes though..hmm..was aiming for the top prizes..mini sound system. so good..

Today is Teachers' Day..yups. Happy Teachers' Day to me~~One of the pros of being a teacher. We get a holiday but not the rest. gonna rest!

Thanks 2C for the party we had..I was impressed and touched by Jinxiang who sang us a few songs admist the noise in the canteen..she can sing very well indeed!! love you! my 2C Superstar! Can you spot the hungry refugees from 2C??

I cannot believe it...guys.

2005-08-29T03:19:00.000-07:00

I'm shocked by what I heard. I could not believe my ears. I hope that it is just a false alarm. I'm at a loss of what I should do. I have never guessed such things would happen in my class. Express class...

Where is your integrity? How could you get away for so long? I really hope that it is not true..

I visited Faiz on Friday with some of the students from 2C. Faiz looks well and on the road to recovery. Some students also visited him and kept him company for awhile..thanks kiddos. Please help him or coach him whenever possible..

Life

2005-08-23T06:20:00.000-07:00

Hallelujah! The "O" level oral exam is over! A load off my shoulders! Let me count the amount of money I have earned....30X8=240!! so little! *Faintz* Nevermind. PPR is almost done! Now waiting to print~ Another load off my shoulders...hahahaha..

Another bothersome event is coming up..Teacher's Day celebration. Why am I involved in helping out in the celebration? Hate it. Am I not supposed to rest?? Be the Emcee for that Teacher's Day Lunch? Got to be the clown for that day..haiz...Guess I will still be busy until the September holidays..Kind of look forward to it..but can already think of thousand things to do during that week..setting of exams papers..omg..bleh!

Rather "peaceful" in my class. Silence between the two of us is killing me. But somehow, I think that it should remain like this. I kinda miss the laughter we shared..but, I still prefer it this way, I guess. Or am I wrong..?

Nearly blew my temper at Sarah today..she is going mad. My inference from her craziness is that she misses sitting beside someone..hahha..yeah, I'm lame. A table/chair/ pair of socks/shoes/pencil case/ book- (you name it, he has it. oh, but he has no socks) is gonna fly towards my direction anytime, killing Josiah and Crystal in the process..hahahaha! Luckily, Calvin asked me to "relac, cher". I need that at times..thanks hor..:)

oral exams yucks

2005-08-16T05:12:00.000-07:00

Oral exam is killing me. I've to go to CCK sec school for the "O" level exams and be the oral examiner..will be paid $30 per day..but it is not worth it! Perhaps $50 is more like it for such a boring job. I think some of my sec 2s can read better than some of them..haiz. Help me!! I'm counting down to 24 Aug!!!

Recently, watched an EPL match..the Man Utd vs Everton. hahaha..I din know why I watched it..nothing better to do. and Man Utd won..to my displeasure.. hahax. but I must say they are really skillful..Liverpool? They had a draw..haiz..nvm.

Another big thing is coming up...PPR!!! Argh!!! Hey guys, hand in all the assignments for all subjects! or else the PPR will reflect a big fat zero!

I think I'm enjoying myself more and more in my classes!! Should not name which is the class that makes me happy for the past few days. But you guys are truly great, for all the silly things you guys do..i do have my fair share of laughter laughing at you guys!! :)

My mood will not be dampened by the oral exams!!

Shaken

2005-08-04T02:45:00.000-07:00

A moth appeared again today. The moth which appeared last time was dead and a student had it in a container. I am right about moths-they are nothing but bad luck to people. At least to me.

This bad luck happened between zx and I. I shed tears in front of zx and ws. I had told myself never to cry infront of my students. Not anyone of them. Even last year when Joseph made me mad, I did not cry. Not Josie too. But today, the tears were cos of total disappointment. Not anger. Definately. I am utterly disappointed in him. I think this is a classic example of pent-up disappointment. The tears were uncontrollable and I did not know how to control myself at that point of time. I just let them flow, along with my disappointment.

Now that I have rid myself of my disappointment, I will no longer be bothered with what he does, how he behaves. If he wants to listen, good. If he wants to disrupt the class, go ahead. He can do anything he wants from now onwards. This is what I have told Zehang before- If I don't care about the person anymore, it means that I have given up on him. I think my life will be better, so will zx's.

2005-07-27T06:34:00.000-07:00

Don't ever do such things. It does not work. At least not on me. You may think it is fun, but hell, no. Get a life and move on. You will be happier.

Distraction

2005-07-26T05:33:00.000-07:00

I must admit this:

I am distracted.
First: Linkin Park
Second: Jay Chou's hair

I'm Dead. With a capital D.

He rox!

2005-07-22T05:39:00.000-07:00

I have new perk-me ups!!! hahaha. ZX sent me a few lame videos loh! made me laugh at the computer screen!! hahaha..though they were short video clips, but really cool man! He rox my world..wahahhahaha..the video clips..lame big time!

Oral exams

2005-07-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

Oral exams is killing me softly...taking up my time, and I cannot mark in peace. I'm so sorry guys, I have not finished marking the common tests..I'm so tired!!! Arghh! guess that my weekend will be burnt. I will finish marking by Monday..25 July..ok..thanks for your understanding...

What are some ways to feel energetic other than to do exercises? hmm..what I can think of are the following:
1) Sleep
2) Sleep
3) Sleep
4) erm. sleep.

Any other ways? I wanna read Half-blood prince..but no time!!! Boo hoo!! What kind of life is that. Can't even enjoy during the weekends!! All becos of the big moth! Sick! Toot! Tooootttt!!!!!!!!!

2005-07-18T07:23:00.000-07:00

OMG! A student has a crush on a teacher!

A moth is a bearer of bad news

2005-07-12T05:16:00.000-07:00

A moth is a bearer of bad news. Today, a huge moth flew into the staff room and did many stunts. Then, bad things did happen! OMG.

My wishlist for class 2C. Or rather, the ten commandments for 2C:

1) Thou shalt keep the class clean at ALL times.
2) Thou shalt not be rude to teachers.
3) Thou shalt not be rude to peers.
4) Thou shalt show respect to teachers.
5) Thou shalt work extremely hard this semester.
6) Thou shalt hand in all assignments on time.
7) Thou shalt respond positively in class.
8) Thou shalt wear the school attire neatly.
9) Thou shalt not have bad attitude.
10) Thou shalt be caring to all.

Haha.. that shalt be it. I can feel my spirits going downhill!! help!!!!

Term three has started!

2005-06-28T04:59:00.000-07:00

Term 3 has started..so far it is still okay, and things are turning out fine. Just that I'm still very tired cos I guess, I'm not used to waking up at 5plus in the morn! haha! I don't like my time-table and I'm so loaded with lessons that I'm one of those teachers who need not do relief duties for teachers who are absent! Yesh! So this is the consolation...

I have met my sec one classes. They are really cute and child-like. Adorable too. Feel so good that they are pretty scared of me..hahah! Must be my face! I will put on a stern look whenever I go to their class, just to scare them abit..Evil...*snigger snigger*

Also, I'm so glad that I have a co-mentor-Shah finally! Can take some load off me, especially the PDP periods..and every Thursday is my tiring day!

Woooo, I really like those Liverpool badges given to me! hahah..I'm so elated and I have pinned them on my pencil case- very proudly indeed. That will be my motivation for now! Thanks!! I will look at them everyday to keep my spirits up! Thanks hor..You are so sweet.

Congratulations to our top three guys- Sean, Yuzhong and Zehang for receiving the cert from the school. That is to motivate all of u to work harder! Mr Heng and Ms Tan have asked me what have happened to the girls in my class? Why no top three? Of cos I told them some of you are in the top ten! Keep it up! Keep striving!

School is starting soon!

2005-06-20T19:48:00.000-07:00

The school term is starting soon..rather apprehensive about it, cos term 3 is always a nightmare for us teachers..With syllabus to cover within a short period, PPR (Yucks!) and all the funny stuff happening at one go! So no more fun time for us...Haiz!

I'm still reading my second novel..have not finished it yet..think I'm running out of time. This holiday is nothing but camps- 2 camps within a month! duhz! Kinda mad, but I prefer the Sec 2 camp to the GB camp in school...In the Sec 2 camp, I had the teachers to talk to, hence time passed by faster. GB camp? I only had Audrey to talk to, and I had to sleep at my table in the staff room for 2 nites! Boo Hoo!

Anyway, if you are reading my blog..thanks for buying a present for me when you went on a holiday..I'm touched, seriously, I am. It is a simple gesture like this that makes a teacher more motivated..well, in a sense, it does. Sometimes, a teacher becomes less motivated because of work-related stuff, stress and students. So we do need some perk-me-ups! Haha! Thank you once again..

the other side of the Story

2005-06-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

I have just fallen in love wth an author, Marian Keyes! This was the first time that I had read her book. The book is titled "the other side of the Story". Wow. How did this come about? I was in Popular Bookstore when I chanced upon this lovely book cover- light blue! One of my favourite colours! Yeah, I know that I should not judge a book by its cover and blah, but I wanted something to read, so I bought it..haha. At a discounted price too! Thus my love affair with the book began. It was so captivating, humourous and touching at the same time that I finished it within four days! OMG, I'm in love! Haha. Crap right. But no, I'm just so happy that I found time to read a novel again..hehe. This is rare nowadays...

Kinda miss the students..but I am not looking forward to term 3 cos it is going to be very hectic, both for the kids and the teachers..Sigh. That's life.

I simply love 2C. They rox!

2005-06-06T03:37:00.000-07:00

Back from the sec 2 camp in one piece! I'm still alive after the torture! haha. I'm just so glad that I'm back in Singapore- clear water, no houseflies buzzing around my food. The keyboard of my pc feels sooooo good that I wanna kiss it. My bed and my cutie gordon! I miss all! I'm gonna rest for a few days before I go shopping~ Yahoo!

The camp. Hmm. What was fun was the bonding and fun I had with the rest of the crazy teachers. They are mad! We had so much fun talking and playing that time past by very quickly. The most memorable event for me would be the campfire. My 2C simply Rox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are the best with their presentation cos they sang a song for Ms Tan and I! Really, I was so touched and emotional that time cos they came to the teachers' side and sang their hearts out! With such touching lyrics..I'm 100% sure the rest of the teachers were green with envy..hahaha! I love my 2C! Thank you very much! really..

And thanks to all the 2C students who took part and helped out in the activities..I know who they are...so many of u guys and gals..I'm so happy that there were times when u all showed unity..I'm very sure now that there are gentlemen in 2C! *happy* My nightwalk..hahaha..thanks to Soeng May and Weishan that I survived! They protected me from falling! GB gals - Way to go~

Yup, hated the houseflies and sickening insects..even in the chalet, we were not spared! hmm.. but what I cherish most from the camp is the song from 2C and the bonding with the teachers...

Play???

2005-05-18T04:53:00.000-07:00

Finally! I have finished marking the exam scripts! I marked till I wanna puked! hahaha..at least the nightmare is over..haiz..but then, I still have to do the report books for my beloved 2C.

The next nightmare will be the Sec Two camp! I cannot imagine going overseas with the whole lot of sec 2s! All the kiddos! It will be my first time..I'm still not looking forward to it...cos I will miss my doggie and my bed...hopefully, as it draws nearer, my mindset will change. Oh..haha..heard that *someone* is plotting to push me down a hill. Let me see if he can reach the summit first..maybe I even have to save him from rolling downhill..heheh..Bring a water gun? The latest plot from the goodie goodie Sean..hahaah..that will be fun..want to spray at me right, think better save it for the nights when u guys are camping with the insects..spray on them will be better. :) Teachers will be sleeping in air-conditioned rooms! Good right? Jealous? kekeke..

Okay..shall not disturb my 2C anymore. Hmm..enjoy your break from studies and have fun! Think will miss some of you during the holidays.......Be good boys and gals~

Hi guys~

2005-04-26T01:59:00.000-07:00

Hi guys,

Hmm...seems like some of you "sneaky" people have found your way to my blog..Hehe.sorry for not updating or doing anything to my blog..I am currently searching for a nice blog skin and am very busy. My blog is not officially done...haiz..I have no time to do a proper job. I will do it after the MYE, okay? And thanks Ammar (are you reading this? :) ) for volunteering to design a blog skin for me after MYE..I'm touched. hehe...I don't know what I want for my blog skin..let me think about it first then I will hint to you..thanks!!!! You rock my world!! Haha..most likely will ask you to put a picture of my doggie..duhz...

Take care and study hard for IT.

2005-04-15T04:57:00.000-07:00

Finally, it is Friday again..what a hectic week..setting of mid year exam papers is really taxing! Hate it! At least my EL paper is done..phew!!!! Now, need to touch up on the Geog paper...sigh..need to get it over and done with. It is drving me nuts! Oh nuts~~ talking about nuts..really dig Nutella now. It is my staple food. Haha.

Hmm..i had a fun time with a few classes cos these students not only drive me crazy..but they also make me laugh. ("cher~you want to laugh, laugh lah!") Not going to name names..but these students...lolx.

Had a week of cleaning up with 2C. Was there to bark at them and force them to do their class duty. I did not like what i did to them and I know they hated it. But there was no other choice. 2C was filthy but not now, hope they can maintain it..or the vicious cycle will start again..no please!! Keep it clean! ok? ok? ok...:)

2005-04-15T02:34:00.000-07:00

Hi! Welcome to my blog!